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Review of by Mark Jenkins for Washington Post — 17 Nov 2016

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Although it’s intended as a satire, director Feng Xiaogang’s movie has a literary tone, a leisurely pace and relatively few laugh-out-loud moments. It captures not only Lian’s frustration, but also the exasperation of the authorities who must deal with the demanding woman during her 11-year quest for justice.

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This review of I Am Not Madame Bovary (2016) was written by and published by Washington Post on 17 Nov 2016.

I Am Not Madame Bovary has generally received positive reviews.

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